Construction Manager/Inspector

Flint Hills Resources is seeking a Construction Manager/Inspector to support our Wisconsin Pipeline, Minnesota Pipeline, Wood River Pipeline, and Asphalt facilities.

About the role

In this field-based position, you will work directly on site with contractor crews to ensure jobsite safety, environmental compliance, coordination of contractors, and the mechanical integrity of installed equipment. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating risks, reviewing work in progress, and ensuring successful project execution across safety, schedule, financial, inspection, and quality goals. The role also includes inspection tasks to assess the integrity of welds, tanks, and piping. This position requires flexibility for travel, with an expected travel commitment of 75 to 90 percent based on the candidate’s location. The selected candidate can be based in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Illinois, or Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and maintenance projects according to FHR Pipeline’s and Terminal’s Technical Guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and standards, promoting a positive safety culture.
• Ensure environmental compliance and awareness.
• Maintain cost and schedule control of projects in your area of responsibility.
• Make responsible decisions in the field to ensure required work is accomplished.
• Prevent leaks, spills, or releases.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Willingness and ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire-retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds).
• Respond to audio alarms or other loud noises indicating safety concerns.
• Communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers.
• Work near moving mechanical parts, in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions.
• Work in high, precarious places and around fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in pipeline construction and repair-related work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 75-90%, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• 2+ years of experience working on pipeline, terminal repair projects involving pipeline nondestructive testing evaluations, tanks, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience inspecting, applying industrial coatings and linings, and knowledge of excavation standards and requirements.
• Experience with tank construction and inspection codes (API 650, 653), pipe fabricating practices and codes (API 1104, B31.4, B31.3), and OSHA confined space requirements.
• Familiarity with 4-gas air monitoring and benzene monitoring equipment.
• Two-year Vocational Technical degree (Mechanical or Welding) or Construction Science Degree.

Pay

We anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Compensation may vary based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

About Us

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company producing oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We supply fuel for gas stations and airports and transport crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline. Our team champions innovation and excellence to power modern life. Employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.